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Boron


 * Atomic Number: 5 **
 * Atomic Mass: 10.81 **
 * Boron is a solid and also a metalloid. **

** The History of Boron ** ** Boron was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac and L.J Thernard also discovered Boron simultaneously in Paris. **** Boron compounds may have been known for about 6000 years, starting with the Babylonians. The Egyptians, Chinese, Tibetans and Arabians are reported to have used such materials. It is also used in foods, to give it a firm rubbery texture. In Indonesia **** it is a common, but forbidden, additive to such foods as noodles, meatballs and steamed rice. It also has a high risk of liver cancer with high consumption over a period of 5-10 years. **

** Common Uses **
 * Boron is used in metal refining because it is reactive at high temperatures. Like previously stated Boron is used as a food additive.It is also in a chemical compound called Borax. Borax can be useful for cleaning, laundry brightening, and as an insecticide or pesticide. Borax is also used in the manufacture of fire retardants, and antiseptics. **

**Pure Form **



** References  **
 * 1. Wikipedia **
 * 2. Periodictable.com **
 * 3. Lenntech.com **